Google’s next Pixel smartphone will likely cost more than current models due to escalating memory expenses, according to comments from Google Vice President of Devices and Services Shakil Barkat. Why Smartphone Prices Are Rising Across the Industry The consumer electronics market is feeling the squeeze of tight component availability. According to industry reports cited by … Read more
Google has announced the launch of selfie video, a new account recovery option designed to help users sign in when they are locked out or lack access to their usual phone or computer. The feature requires users to look at their device camera and complete guided head movements to capture multiple angles during setup. How … Read more
Pixel 11 Starting Price Climbs to $899 Amid Memory Market Pressures Smartphone buyers face rising hardware costs as Google prepares to alter its pricing strategy. Leaks indicate that the baseline Pixel 11 series will start at $899, establishing a higher entry point than previous generations. Barkat confirmed to 9to5Google that the company has struggled to … Read more
Samsung has revamped its foldable phone line-up with three new models, introducing an entertainment-focused device designed to compete directly with Apple’s anticipated entry into the folding smartphone market, according to company announcements. The South Korean technology giant is rolling out the US$1,200 Galaxy Z Flip 8, the US$1,900 Z Fold 8, and the high-end US$2,100 … Read more
Samsung’s One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, introduces a customizable home screen search experience that allows users to toggle between Google Search, Finder, or both. This feature, confirmed by reports from Android Authority following the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, marks a shift toward greater interface flexibility for Galaxy device owners. … Read more
Google DeepMind has expanded its AI model lineup with the release of Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and the security-focused Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber. These models emphasize operational efficiency and reduced latency for developers building AI agents at scale. While these “Flash” variants prioritize speed and cost-effectiveness, Google has yet to release an update to … Read more
Starting in approximately 45 days, these backups will no longer be stored separately, potentially impacting users who are already near their storage capacity, according to official notifications sent to Android users. How the New Backup Policy Affects Storage Limits For years, Android backups were largely exempt from the storage caps that applied to Gmail, Google … Read more
Google Photos users can restore the visual gaps between days in their photo grid by selecting “Show dates in grid” from the settings menu. A recent platform update removed these traditional separators, opting instead for a persistent floating bar at the top of the screen to indicate the current date range. According to Cameron Faulkner, … Read more
Google’s Phone App Beta Reveals Codenames for Upcoming Pixel 11 Lineup Google’s latest Phone app beta has uncovered internal codenames for the upcoming Pixel 11 series, including “formosan,” which is linked to the Pixel 11a. According to Android Authority, the codenames—cubs, grizzly, kodiak, yogi, and formosan—were found in version 230.0.946661649-publicbeta-pixel of the app. While the … Read more
The Evolution of Model Migration Workflows Google Cloud’s Applied ML team has developed an agent-based workflow that cuts AI model upgrade timelines from months to hours, according to a report by the company. This system addresses the growing complexity of transitioning between foundation models, a process that has become increasingly challenging as updates arrive more … Read more